I’m kind of digging this induced lactation gig. It is forcing me to slow down and plan my life in three or four hour increments. I think as pre-adoptive mom it is a good thing. I don’t have the physical changes that a woman who is 38 weeks pregnant would have. I’m still sleeping through the night, I’m not getting up every few hours to pee. I still walk at the same pace, my body does not know to prepare for carrying a small bundle of wee baby yet.
However, my breasts can tell you when it is time to be getting busy (HA! I typed busty first! Helloooooo Dr. Freud!) My girls are rocking the house, and well the nips, if I may be so delicate, are at attention. A Lot. The girls would also like to express (snort) their preference for the Pump In Style as opposed to the gargantuan behemoth that is the hospital grade pump. Apparently I should have had this all along.
I don’t think I’ll have a huge supply, but I am glad I am at least giving it a try. Next big scary step:the supplemental nurser–Aiyeeeee!
You are killing me over here!!
Are you getting the same amounts with the PIS as whatever hospital grade you had? Everyone tells me that the symphony is the best for stimulating a good amount of breastmilk. It doesn’t look as scary as the Ameda does.
Wishing you all the best . . . just found your blog and hope to find courage and inspiration in your story!